_Where to start? The Old Town or ‘Grad’ is a medieval walled, city dating back to the time Brits were just coming out of the woods! Dubrovnik used to be a city state, like the Vatican and the locals were exchanging International Trade Treaties when Robin Hood was causing trouble in Sherwood. Enter through medieval gates, walk on marble streets and be struck by the similarity to Venice. No surprise, as the Venetians once occupied the city. Walk the walls and bask in the sun’s shimmering reflection off the magical Adriatic or jump on the chair lift and get another stunning view of the Old Town and the Elaphite Islands, just offshore.

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The best time to visit Dubrovnik is September, when temperatures aren't stifling hot yet most of the cruise ships have abandoned the port. The peak season, summer, has arguably the nicest weather. But the small town struggles to meet the demand of the large visitor influx. And of course, prices soar.